OTTAWA, Kan. – The Ottawa University Women's Cross Country team was selected tenth in the KCAC Coaches' Poll. The poll was released by the KCAC on Wednesday, August 28.
The University of Saint Mary led the poll with 144 points and 12 first-place votes. Kansas Wesleyan came in second with 124 points. Tabor College was in third with 115 points and the remaining first-place vote. Evangel University and Friends University rounded out the top five with 105 and 93 points, respectively. 
The Braves will open up their 2024 season on Saturday, September 21, as they travel to North Newton, Kansas, for the Muthama-Rogers Invitational at Bethel College.

2024 KCAC Coaches' Poll (First Place Votes)
1. University of Saint Mary 144 (12)
2. Kansas Wesleyan University 124
3. Tabor College 115 (1)
4. Evangel University 105
5. Friends University 93
6. McPherson College 76
7. Bethel College 75
8. Bethany College 67
9. York University 60
10. Ottawa University 44
11. Southwestern College 38    
12. Sterling College 37
13. Oklahoma Wesleyan University 36